Oh, the horror! It’s that time of year again. Haunted houses are being built, costumes are being designed, and scariest of all, right around the corner lurks… a midterm? Oct. 31 may traditionally be a celebration of all things scary, but university students can one-up the autumn holiday. We spend […]
Opinion
Regina groups protest racist Indigenous Halloween costumes
Breaking the tradition of sexualized violence On Oct. 16, two anti-racism groups visited a Spirit Halloween store in Regina and attached warning labels to racist costumes. “Warning: the items contained in this package are offensive and promote the sexualisation of Indigenous women and peoples,” read the labels. “Please avoid contact […]
Trump supporters challenge women’s right to vote
#RepealThe19th trends on Twitter
Letter to the Editor
Re: Memorial Garden sparks controversy at Guelph landmark I am thankful for the privilege to respond to the coverage of the “Garden of Grace” in The Ontarion Thurs, Oct. 13, 2016. I am a recipient of the value of the “Garden of Grace” as I have had both a saline […]
Fall reading week trade-offs and tribulations for U of G
Guelph’s study day: is it enough? The middle of October is a rough transition period for many students. The return to school after a summer off is no longer fun and new. Waking up for an early class is a lot harder when it’s dark and chilly outside. Cold and […]
Swedish tech companies introduce the six-hour workday
Why Canada should consider following in Sweden’s footsteps Is it possible that we can get more work done in six hours than we can in eight? According to a few exemplary companies in Sweden, we can. Swedish tech companies such as Filimundis and Brath have recently switched to a shorter, […]
Disney remaking a collection of classics
Childhood tales told anew Remakes—we either love them or hate them. While movies and TV shows are being remade left, right, and centre, Disney is now taking their turn to adapt their classic animated movies into live-action films. Over the last two years, Disney has already released Maleficent, a twisted […]
Kim Kardashian’s alleged robbery has led to multiple rumours
Reactions range from sympathy to derision Recently it was reported that Kim Kardashian was allegedly robbed at gunpoint in Paris at Hôtel de Pourtalès. Kardashian reported a frightening incident in which the multi-media mogul was threatened at gunpoint, tied up, put in a bathtub, and left for someone to find. […]
Breaking free from big makeup companies and the makeup tax
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the biggest consumer of all? It all started innocently enough: a tube of Lip Smackers in elementary school. A few years later, it was replaced with cheap lip gloss. A black eyeliner pencil joined the lineup soon after—and so I spent a couple […]
An analysis of online reactions to the U.S. presidential debate
#TrumpWon hashtag surfaces on Twitter The first presidential debate of the U.S. general election season took place on Mon, Sept. 26, 2016. Held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, this debate was truly a battle of both personality and ideology. The first question of the night was about the […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.